[TenTec] Omni cabinet covering

[Robert Mcgraw]

This sounds like a very good process to get correct color and texture.

73
Bob, K4TAX


> All,
> One of the things I have done in the past is to select a textured paint
> for
> the first coat.  Then, over paint the textured paint with the correct
> color.
> Many times I have not been able to find the correct color in the textured
> paint.  But, by over painting, I get the color I wanted.
>
> Sherwin-Williams will mix just about any color paint you need.  I have
> used
> them to match some of the "boat anchor" colors.  Also, Harbor Freight
> sells
> a sprayer that works well for cabinets.  Their item number is: #44677.
> It
> is a High Volume Low Pressure type of sprayer.  Several of the boat
> anchor
> re-builders use this machine to repaint cabinets and report good results
> with it.
>
> Jerry W5JH
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Bob McGraw - K4TAX
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 8:21 AM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni cabinet covering
>
> There's several "textured" paints available in spray cans available in
> different colors and finishes found at stores like Lowe's and Home Depot.
> These are the type that do not require baking to attain the finish.
>
> The best job I've obtained was by a friend in the auto body business.
> I've
> had several cabinets painted by a local auto body shop.  They matched the
> original color and texture very precisely and the finish turned out
> pristine.   Not necessarily inexpensive, but sure looked great!
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "GARY HUBER" <glhuber at msn.com>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 8:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni cabinet covering
>
>
>> For black covers as with the Drake R4-B receiver, I used to use
>> Barbecue
>> Black from Rust-Oleum..... looking at their website, I don't see that,
>> but
>> they do have a hammered series as well as a textured series, high
>> temperature, and epoxy paints. Krylon paints are also a good choice as
>> I've
>> used them for accessories in the shack.
>>
>>
>> 73 ES DX,
>> Gary -- AB9M
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP
>> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:50 AM
>> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni cabinet covering
>>
>> James, please do that.
>> I think we all face this problem from time to time.
>>
>> When I was a teenager, I used to buy broken receivers and transmitters
>> at
>> the Hamfest flea markets, fix them and then repaint their cabinets.  I
>> never
>> found a decent method to paint them.  They always looked good but were
>> over-sensitive to scratching.
>>
>> I have a couple of old pieces of equipment now that I would like to
>> repaint.
>>
>> Tnx.
>>
>> 73
>> Rick, DJ0IP
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
>> On Behalf Of Richards
>> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 7:32 AM
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni cabinet covering
>>
>> I am not sure.   Now that I have opened up the door, I may  have to
>> close it by saying I don't know exactly what type of paint they used.
>> I thought it was the type that looks shiny, crinkled, and hard.  I
>> might
>> have to post the other guys for details.   I have see photos of their
>> results, and  the radios looked great, and the paint was supposedly
>> "tempered" that way.  I will ask around if there is interest in my
>> doing
>> that.
>>
>> ==============  JHR  =======================
>>
>>
>>
>> On 8/24/2012 1:20 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>>> James, did this procedure work with glossy colors too, or only
>>> hammertone?
>>>
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